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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
REV. DIR. ARMSTRONG.
The Rector of Monumental Church, At
lanta, Again Before the Public.

lanta, Again Before the Public.
ATLANTA, March 2.-Rev. J. G. Arm
stiong, formerly pastor of Monumental
Church, Richmond, Va, and later of st.
Philips in Atlanta, has formally with
drawn from the ministry of the Protestant
Episcopal Church and renouneed its au-
thority over his actions. The story OF
DR.. Armstrong; misfortunes is well
known. He came to Atlanta heralded by
his wonderful reputation rs a pulpit
orator. Unfortunately for him, the church
to which he was called was at war with
its Bishop, the result of long years
Of bitter controversy. The preceding past
or, Rev. c. Foute, now rector of Grace
church, San Francisco, got opt of the way
to avoid unpleasant incidents with the
Bishop. 1t was thus that Armstrong be-
gan his ministrations under cloud, which
neither eloquence nor zeal could remove.
During his last summer s vacation he drank
a bottle of beer in Cincinnati. Out of this
mole-hill q mountain was made by Bishop
Beckwith's friends. A trial followed,
which resulted in the doctors suspension
for ten years, mitigated by the Bishop to
five, Even here the persecution of DR..
Armstrong did not cease. Wherever he
went his actions were watched whatever he
said was duly made a note of, and even
when he ate he was watched.
Several weeks ago he was invited to a
banquet in Augusta. He drank wine to
one of the toasts. This fact was duly taken
up and published abroad Members ofthe
church lodged new complaint to the
Bishop, and another trial was in contem-
plation. When this fact became known to
DIR. Armstrong he at once wrote letter.
withdrawing from the ministry entirely.
DR.. Armstrong refuses TO tell the contents
of his letter more than is already indicated,
but an intimate friend who has read the
letter says:
''The doctor desires TO relieve the Epis-
cOpal Church from any responsibility
whatever for his action, and desires to be
relieved OF any responsibility to the
Church. He therefore renounces the min
istry. He felt that he could not with
peace and dignity maintain a relation
with church the authorities of which
were unfriendly TO him"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
THE JERSEY SENATOR.
RUPUS BL0DGETT ELECTED By THE NEW
JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
Fns JOINT Assembly fakee Recess 10 Go Into Coz,
ference to Hit Upon Compromise Candidate
They Decide On Mr.. BlOdgett
and Elect Him.

TRENTON, n. j., March 2.-The Joint
meeting of the Legislature assembled at
noon to-day, President Fish in the chair.
Eighty-one members were present,
Mr. Throckmorton and Mr.. Bedle Dem
ocrats) moved to take recess until p.
m, and Senator Gardner Republican, Sec
Onded the motion.
Senator Edwards (Democrat) moved to
lay the motion on the table. He said the
Federal Statutes required ballot daily at
noon. The motion to table was lost-3S
to 43.
Mr.. Hudspeth Dem then protested
against the recess.
Mr.. Matthews Dem. asked what was
the object in taking recess.
Mr.. Throckmorton replied that the pur-
pose was to allow the completion Of con-
ferences begun with view to the election
of Democratic United States Senator.
Senator Edwards asked if he was to un-
derstand the gentleman from Monmouth
lThrockmorton) wanted to confer with a
Democratic caucus.
II don't know what the gentleman from
Hudson understands, said Throckmorton,
"but desire to say that the gentleman from
Monmouth understands himself" APP
plause.
The motion for a recess was carried by a
vote of 43 to 80.
RUFUS BLoDGETT ELECTED.
The Conference decided upon Rufus
Blodgett for United States Senator. At
four o'clock the joint assembly reconyened
and elected Mr.. BlOdgett.
Rufus Blodgett, the new Senator, was
born in Rochester, n. Y, November y,
1884. He was a member of the Lower
House of the New Jersey Legislature in
1873 and 1879, representing Ocean courHy.
He afterwards removed to Monmouth
county, where he now resides. He is
identified with the interests of several rail
road companies, and has always been rec
ognized as staunch Democrat. In the
assembly he was the Democratic leader.
He is a fluent speaker and is of COM
manding figure. He was for several years
q member of the State Central Committee.
Blodgett was elected by the 3S Repub-
lcan votes and by those of Speaker Baird,
Chattle, Throckmorton and Chase, Dem
Ocrats
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION.
How the Latest Slate is Made Up-The
Treasury Vacancy.

How the Latest Slate is Made Up-The
Treasury Vacancy.
New YORK, March "A Washington
special says The latest slate on the Inter
State Railway Commission is as follows 4;
Morrison, of Illinois; Bragg, of Alabama;
Cooley, of Michigan; Ex-Governor Grant,
of Colorado, and Herman, of New York.
There is question as to the certainty of
Mr.. Kerpan's appointment. If it is not
given to him it will 90 to New England,
England. and in that event it lies between
Clark, of Massachusetts, and Patnau, of
Portland, Me. 1t is supposed that Mr.
Clark will receive the most favorable con-
sideration, ~ ne is the only Mugwump
considered. As Morrison, Bragg and Grant
are Democrats, it will be necessary to go
outside the party for the other two.
No Secretary of the Treasury will be
nominated during the next two days. 1t
is understood President Cleveland will de-
fer the appointment until the day of Mr..
Manning's actual retirement, April i, and
then will appoint Mr.. Fairchild.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
HE WAS VERY DRUNK.
Young Kittson's Testimony in the sensa
tionaI Divorce Case.

tionaI Divorce Case.
NEW YORK, March 2.-The suit of the
woman who calls herself Mary Kittson,
against Hercules L. Kittson, for divorce,
was continued to-day in the Supreme
Court.
Commodore KittsOn was present with his
son.
Young Kittson was put on the stand
and testified that he first became acqualnt-
ed with the defendant in the fall of 1883,
being introduced to her by Spillane at her
house; he would be 81 years of age next
July. Subsequently he met her at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, and he again saw
her three days later at her house. He had
four or five drinks of beer, whisky, brandy
and wine. NIr. Spillane showed him n new
watch, and this woman said she gave il to
him for present
Witness went with her to the theater
afterwards, and visited a saloon on Four
teenth street, where he had nine or ten
drinks of handy. Later still witness met
her at the races. He never wanted to
marry her. While at the Fourteenth street
saloon where he went with her several
times he never suggested that COdey, the
sAlOonkeeper, should stand up with him.
On April "a, 1876, while witness WAS stop
ping at q hotel Spillane asked him to take
a walk. They did so, and going down
town Spillane said:
''I4et us 60 up to Minnie's."
Witness said no, but Spillane insisted
and they went IN.
They saw her aud afterwards went to
Roster & Balls and some other garden.
They had four or five bottles Of wine and
champagne, Afterward they went to Min
nie's house and then had more drinks.
Witness believed that he stayed there all
night. Witness remembered nothing that
occurred at the house; he was very drunk
even when he returned TO the Windsor
Hotel the next day; was not in condition
to know what he was doing on the night
before.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
The Injunction Modified.

CINCINNATI, O., March 2.-The Balti-
more and Ohio Company has applied to
Judge Sage, ofthe United States Court for
an injunction restraining the Ohio and
Mississippi Company from interfering with
the transactions of the plaintiffs express
business over the o. < NJ. line, which was
granted until the matter can be heard on
the llth inst. The injunction, however,
was so modified by Judge Sage, upon ap-
plication of the Adams Express Company
to-day, that it shall in no way effect the
arrangements between it and the .. N Nj.
Company, and the Adams Express Com
pany will continue its business on the
line
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
BENwOOD.

The forge department Of the Benwood
Iron works resumed yesterday.
Miss Susie johnson, OF West Liberty, Is
the guest of Mrs. O. Mcmillan.
Three or four boys were taken before
His Honor, Tuesday evening, for fighting
on the street.
The day turn at the Wheeling Com
pany's plant, yesterday made lg7 tons oI
steel, and the night turn 1913 tons This
is an excellently good output
The Mayor has issued proclamation in
accordance with Section Of Chapter ol
the ordinances, notifying the public oi
the approaching election Of city officers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
APAEnoN FOR MARY DRUsE.
us Thought Her Mothers Confession will
Free Her.

SYRACUSE, y. Y, March 2.-The au-
loat'vr at the Onondaga penitentiary,
'ae'e Mary Druse is imprisoned, state
va, the girl has hardly eaten enough to
,->,aia I''e during the past week, and that
~' mcuiS have either been sleepless or
.'-'rTed quiet By the use of opiates. Yes
7'''S, when the news of her mothers eX'
''-'a g. reached tho girl, she went into so
.".rh' mysteries that the attendants be-
'.-r alarmed for her and gave her strong
:. - "' morphine, and she became quiet.
ls >remS wholly Indifferent as to the con
- ',.'u alleged 10 have been made by Mrs.
-. GAruIptlng her, and expresses her
~ having no desire tO live.
, rur has been sacrificing herself for her
'.Irf NId the matrOn last night. She
,.~ird guilty in order To help her mother.
ms y. AS believed all along that Mrs. Druse
.-,i, ,'I he reprieyed, and to further that
~. ~ she would have borne lifelong impris.
~. VA, "IthOat 4 murmuT.
lie authorities at the penltentiaTy he
ID. tha' Mary Druse will soon be par
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
Chilli and Fexer-laalaria.

"Many cases Of fever and ague, dumb
ague and congestiye chills were promptly
arrested and entirely banished by the use
of Simmons Liver Regulator. You don't
say half enough in regard to the efficacy Of
this valuable medicine in cases Of ague, in
termittent feyers, etc. Every case Las
been arrested Immediately. ] was q suf-
feFer for years with the liver disease, and
only found relief by using the Regulator. -
-Robet j. Weeks, Bataria, Kane o., Ill.,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
MARTINS FERRY.

Charles McKine, Of wellsvills, was In
town yesterday.
VIM. Moore, Jr.. has gone 10 Toledo TO
work in q sheet mill.
Jacob Hyne's water cart broke down ON
Second street yesterday.
Mr.. Ebenezer Coss has retained from .
soiourn in Columbus, q.
The advance agent Of Hathaway's Min
strels is out making dates.
Miss Vine Goff, Of Morning View, IL fbe
guest Of friends in the city.
Mr.. A. o. Psrmale, Of Cleveland, wasin
the city yesterday on business.
Mr. Osborne Ong was the gnest Of bis
brother, DIR. A. X ong. yesterday.
Councilman David Williams, Of the
Third ward, !. again able 10 be ont sfter
long illness.
Mrs. George Junkins and daughter, Mia
Lille, OF Mount Pleasant, were In the
city yesterday, the guests Of Mrs. F. ID.
Cattell.
Rev. ID. Il. Updeeszf, Of Mount Pleasant
passed through the city yesterday On bis
way home from Marietta, where be has
been conducting revival.
The invitations are out for reunion Of
the old A. r. r. r. st the residence Of NJ.
Louis Swartz, under the auspices Of his
daughter, Miss Jessie, and Mhs Anna and
Kate Ralston. on Friday evening.
Mr. J. A. Jamison, VIM. Thompson and
Sherman Weir. taking team and wagon
each, left for Houst0asilIe, Pa 10 com
mence work On the new main line Of The
Wheeling Natural Gas Company.
Mr., Thomas Williams. of this piscs, and
Miss Lucy L. Parks, Of Smithfis,d, both
colored, were married last night At =
o'clock at the residencs Of the brides
brother, Mr.. VIM. Paris, In Smith6eid.
Yesterday . wheel Of heavily laden
wagon belonging TO John Clifford, ssnk
into the newly made pipe ditch mp 70 the
axle, stalliog the team, and making TIE
assistance Of four horses necessary to poll
il out
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
A supper to Curtin.
-. 4yH

WASHINGTON, d. C., March 2.-Sena-
tor Kenna gave an informal supper to-
night at the Hotel Chamberlin, in honor
of Ex-Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania.
Among the guests were Senators Beck and
Blackburn of Kentucky, several Congress
men and Others. 1t was a delightfully."-
pleasant affair, which did credit to the
host and the State he represents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
FRANCE FAVORED
At the Expense of the Colontsts-Engian'
Refuses the Bait Bill.

At the Expense of the Colontsts-Engiand
Refuses the Bait Bill.
LONDON, March 2.-Sir Henry Holland,
Colonial Secretary, has sent dispatch to
the Governor of Newfoundland informing
him that the home Government does not
feel justified in disregarding the strong
protests of France against restrictions at
this late period which are calculated to in
ilict grave loss upon French fishermen,
and is therefore unable TO allow the bill
passed by the Newfoundland Legislature
in relation TO the fisheries to operate this
season.
The Secretary says the Government
thoroughly understands that the French
bounties are a grave disadvantage to the
British fishermen, still it is not shown
that the British fisheries are unremunera-
tive
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
po1rNDEp INTO sPLNTERs.
Remarkable Railroad Accident Near I'M"
Several Persons Badly Injured

Remarkable Railroad Accident Near Iirnn
several Persons Badly Injured.
TrFFIN, o., March AT $50 TINS
morning the left side rod of the engine on
the west-bound Baltimore x Ohio pas
ssnger train broke when about two miles
west of town.
Road Supervisor Bullock and Fireman
Iopes were badly scalded on the right leg,
while Bramble was struck by a Pleve % ol
timber and Knocked through the slGs st ol tiie
cab, falling north of the track tdn,sI -. ca
gine ran half mile before II was ssoPPo -,
tbe gse train one iady rolling down the EN-
Lantment % The engineer was picked up
Upeouseious, me- with his skull fractured, and
vii die He is 80 years old, and mas .
off. and child in Garrett Ind. HIS iather
lives in Havana, o.
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THE BURNED STEAMER
STORY OF THE AWFUL DISASTER ON THE
TONBIGBY RIVER.
4 Deck Hands Clothes Take Fire From Burning
Cotton Bale and The lgaites he Rest Of tho
Boat-ne Lass Of Life Confirmed
Many Acts Of HsrOisn.

MOBILE, ALA, March News Of the
burning OF the steamer Gardner is coming
in slowly. None was received till this
afternoon. The fire was discovered by
Captain Stone. A negro deck had thrown
water on the burning bale and in throwing
another bucket iull his clothes caught fire.
Panic stricken he rau from place TO place,
setting fire to cotton bales and in o few
moments the boat was in flames all over.
She was in mid stream and in motion.
The passengers jumped overheard. Those
lost were drowned. II is not thought that
more than one or two were burned. Capt,
Stone saved himself by swimming ashore.
The steamer Tally was behind the Gardner
waiting to pass. As soon as the flames
broke out the Tally lowered her boats
and threw over boards, seed sacks
and plsnks to help the people who were
jumping from the Gardner. The heat Was
so intense that the Tally did not dare to
20 near, but her boats.spicked upa num-
Der OF people. Had it not beer for the
presence Of the Tally hut few would have
been saved. when the fire broke
out the Gardner WAS ordered TO run
ashore. She backed and bells were rung
for going ahead, but the engineers were
driven from their post by the flames and
the boat drifted into the woods on the OPP
posite side from the place where there Was
a practicable landing.
HEROIC PILOT.
Pilot w. II. Wilson remained in the
pilot house until he foupd that his signals
were not obeyed and that the flames were
burning the side OF the pilot house, when
he He'd for his life. He is much praised
for his heroism, The report Of the loss Of
life is confirmed
The cabin boy Of the Tally (named Bar
Der, colored) performed heroic deeds in
saving five lives, which he Gid by SWIM
ming ashore with those in the water. The
screams Of those on the boat were heart
rending Mrs. w. #. Rembert threw one
child into the water, her husband taking
the other two Then he jumped in. All
but her husband were drowned.
Mrs. julie Rember was also ON board.
but was saved FROM drowning. She is ut
Demapolis and is in precarious condition.
The boat was not insured and was valued
at $4,000. The cotton was insured for
S23. 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
The Holman OF the Senate -

SDeciqi Ttlegrdm 10 the Register.
WASHINGTON, March 2-The Post this
evening says:
"'SenatOr Lucas, of West Virginia is
the formula to which we must become ac-
customed. He may be depended on to act
always with the Democratic party, though
he was appointed rs the result of a sue
cessful revolt against caucus nomination.
He has been active and distinguished in
the Legislature, aud is recognized as man
of ability and sagacity. Some OF his enc
mics predict that he will be the Holman
of the Senate"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
Irish Police Attacked by A Mob.

DUBLIN, March Last night, while a
body of police at Ballharis were taking a
number of prisoners, (arrested for OBJ
structing the laws in attempting to pre-
vent evictions) to the police stations, a
mob attacked them and rescued the pris.
oners. They then stoned the police so
vigorously that the latter retreated inside
the police barracks. The mob made an
onslaught on the building, partially
wrecking it. IT, police then opeued fire
on the crowd with rifles and compelled
them to retreat Several policemen were
badly injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
Mr.. LUCAS APPOINTMENT.
There Was No Understanding Between
Him and the Governor.

Special Tlcqrua 10 he Register.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, March THE
friends of Governor Wilson emphatically
say that the statement heretofore published
that there was an understanding between
His ENcellency and the Delegate from JET
ferSOn, concerning the appointment Olsen
atOr, is an unqualified falSehOOd.
Mr. Luca, asserts that the cOnierriug Of
the honor upon him was surprise.
A prominent Democrat said to me this
evening: Hal Col Chew been appointed,
he would have proved the Senator OF no
faction and would have rendered even
handed Justice to all Democrats throughout
the State"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
,nunrisInr Of Natives.

LONDON, March 2-Adviees from "an-
zibar say: The natives of the province OF
Mozambique, taking advantage OF the ao-
seaee of the Portuguese squadron and troops
At Hungi have risen snd devastated the the
trod;ng - stations and destroyed many
British houses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
Kansas City VIII Get 1t.

-, '.' LOUIS, March 2.-BenjSmin Fine,
d, ~ Uuring the negotiations for the sale Of
/ .N. LouS league base ball club who
% oeen looking after President StrOm-
Mil interest, states that Kansas City
5s without doubt, be the eighth club in
l,,, 'TaSHe :, this year, all the clubs, except
,b,;. "etf"it and Boston having withdrawn
sr5 -,I objections to the COW boys. It is
gGG GG'5s's'o"l : % that the MarOOns will get $50
''r their franchise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
Agreement on the Investigation Resolu.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The eonferees
on the Pacific railroad investigation reso-
luton have just reached n complete agree
ment. The House conferees accept the
Senate amendments, but the clause Great
ing the commission is modified by striking
out the requirement that the commission
ers shall be subject to confirmation by the
Senate, and so arraning the phraseOlogy
that the Presidents power to appoint them
during the recess shall be beyond ques-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
FATHER MGLYNN'S VIEWS
ON the Land Question for the BENEFIT Of a
House Meeting.

ON the Land Question for the BENEFIT of a
Tenement House Meeting.
NEW YORK, March "A mass-meeting
was held in Cooper Union last night TO in
dOrse the bills now before the Legislature
of the State looking TO reform in the evils
of the tenement-hOuSe system in this city.
A letter from DIR. McGlynn was read as
follows:
al regret very much that shall not be
able TO attend the meeting for tenement
house reform. have felt very keenly for
many years the need of such reform, and
in my profession have had too many coca
siOns 10 witness and deplOre the manifold
physical, mental, and moral miseries
of the system you are laboring to
correct. If the needed reform by
law shall impose great expense
upon owners and diminish very much their
profits, no injustice shall thereby be done
to them. The community surely has the
right to see that they do not injure public
health and decency while pursuing their
selfish gains But besides tins, the losses
they may suffer will be but partial res
titutiOn to the tenants and TO the COM
munity of the rent they are permitted IN
Justly TO levy upon the land they occupy,
which unjust privilege, even in this DEM
Ocratic country, fully iustities their un-
democratic title of landlords. But let us
frankly confess that the reforms that may
now be brought about will be but pal
liations, and not a cure OF the disease; and
let us never tire of asserting that the true
remedy will be in the restoration of the
land and other natural bCunties to the
people, and that this will not merely cor
rect the evils of the system, but abolish
the system itself. Very sincerely yours,
EDWARD MCGLYNN."
Henry George thought every family
should have a house to live in. Reduction
of rents should be aimed at. The city
needed more houses. Vacant lots should
be taxed to compel owners to build. He
argued in favor of free railroads. ResO-
lutiOns were passed demanding the passage
of the bill and denOuncing the tenement
house owners who have been endeavoring
to defeat it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
Another Account.

Special Telegram 0tae Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, March "A
most distressing accident happened at
Kanawha Falls, thirty miles above here
yesterday morning
While out boating, the boat containing
Il party of three ladies and one gentleman,
was capsized. Mrs. Turner and Mrs.
Tyree were drowned. Miss Mary Rhodes,
the night operator at the Falls, made a
narrow escape, only being resuscited with
great difficulty. Henry c. Strong was
rowing the boat.
Mrs. Turner is the wife of c. +. Turner,
travelling salesman for Hurst, Powell &
Co, of Baltimore. Mrs Tyree is from
Kentucky, and was on visit to her son
at the Falls. Mr.. Turner and little
daughter arrived at the Falls this morn
iDg.
The body of Mrs. Turner has not yet
been recovered.
Mrs. Tyree's body was sent TO her Ken
lucky home this morning
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03
Trotter to be Rejected.

WASHINGTON, March 4.--The Senate
Committee on the District of Columbia, at
u special aud very short meeting, this
morning, voted to report adversely upon
the nomination of Jas. NJ. Trotter, the
Boston ColOred man nominated to be Re
corier Deeds for the District of Columbia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03

Al mass meeting aiming 10 reform
,1- trn,mrut house system in New York,
HsyGI GEORGE gave tongue to the
striking huught that every family should
1.v-A auUss 10 live IN. Brilliant ansl
o.Isiua. as this thought is, every family
will ,.g.l right on. Then, what?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-03

Wg-. t.. T.. TURNER, Of Baltimore, Mrs.
r4aE. of kentucky, and Miss RHODES,
a Eauawh ha Falls, ". Va, while boating
r KUuwhL Falls, were drawn under.
Ms Turner and Mrs. TYREE We're
.mnnrt aud Miss RHODES injured hut
~. ~ LLllNNr.
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Retrayed a School Girl,

AKRON, OHIO, March To-day,
Henry HOppert, son of a wealthy business
man, was sentenced to one year imprison-
ment in the penitentiary at hard labor, for
the betrayal uuder promise Of marriage of
a school girl of fourteen years.